Madaba Mosaic Map
Madabská mapa
The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

📜 Located in the Church of Saint George in Madaba, Jordan.
🔍 World's oldest geographic floor mosaic, depicting the Middle East during the Byzantine period.
🗺️ Dated to the late 6th century CE, it provides a detailed representation of Jerusalem and other biblical sites.

Why Go

🗺️ See the world's oldest map of the Holy Land
🏛️ Explore Byzantine-era cartography and historical details
⛪ Located within the historic Church of Saint George
🔍 Key source for biblical site localization and Jerusalem's layout

Why Avoid

⚠️ Parts of the mosaic are damaged or destroyed

Tips

Consider visiting the Archaeological Museum in Madaba for more mosaics.

📍 Location

Church of Saint George, Madaba, Jordan.

Last updated 28 days ago

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